ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

A recent webinar hosted by Supply Chain Now, “Balancing Cost, Risk and Sustainability in the Midst of Uncertainty, ” took an in-depth look on what it takes to transform Procurement into a highly efficient function that supports these key initiatives. She also explained how Ivalua was instrumental in making that happen.

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Jaggaer

AUGUST 4, 2020

?. Public sector procurement is stuck in limbo – frequently the differences between public and private sector seem enormous, but they’re of te n exaggerated or misunderstood. Find out more about public procurement strategies in our new white paper, Going Digital in Public Sector Procurement. .

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ivalua

MAY 30, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] 3 Powerful Ways Procurement will Drive the 2030 Saudi Vision Transformation May 30, 2023 | | Procurement Strategy by Sara Omer What is the Saudi Vision 2030 Program? Procurement and supply chain teams will play a crucial role in making this vision a reality.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Consider any company that procures goods and services from a vendor. Now, imagine there was a disagreement and forged documents were presented. Blockchain technology could enhance information governance in numerous ways. The post Blockchain and Information Governance! Check out What Exactly is Blockchain? Infographic).

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Wrapping Up the Samsung Webinar Presented by LogiSYM. This webinar was presented by LogiSYM, in collaboration with Samsung Mobility. This includes senior management, government linked and academic positions in a variety of international companies and institutions based in Asia, the US, Europe and Australia.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Samsung Roundtable Presented by LogiSYM. This roundtable was presented by LogiSYM, in collaboration with Samsung Electronics. This includes senior management, government linked and academic positions in a variety of international companies and institutions based in Asia, the US, Europe and Australia. Held Last January 27, 2022.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

in turn, is a boutique procurement consultancy. The main take aways from the presentation earlier this year were the following: The auto industry has made supply chain risk management a priority since the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011. This intermediate step is more related to Procurement and supply chain transparency.

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ivalua

MARCH 17, 2021

Office of Management and Budget (OMB) estimates federal grants to states and local governments in FY2019 totaled nearly three quarters of a trillion dollars. Typically they’re presented with three options; increase taxes, increase fees, or pursue federal resources. The Procurement Link. Reason No. Reason No.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Overlooking sustainability can present substantial revenue risks, while embracing ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles can unlock a $2.1 Regulatory Compliance: Governments worldwide are implementing stricter environmental regulations, making compliance not just an ethical obligation but a legal one.

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2021

Supplier diversity programs are something many procurement professionals in the United States (U.S.) have accepted as a key element of procurement. These programs are as familiar to procurement professionals as concepts like spend analysis or category management. This mainstream awareness is directly attributable to the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2022

There has been supply chain legislation before whose goal was focused on making sure various aspects of ESG (Environmental, Social, & Governance) performance were enforced by companies. More specifically, the ESG dimensions receiving increased focus include: Freedom of association. Child labor and modern slavery.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Looking back on the training process, our research, strategy, implementation and evaluation methods closely mirrored supplier relationship management and procurement management. Ikea’s Supplier Code of Conduct sets a precedent for the importance of supplier governance, and a stronger focus on corporate social responsibility.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

The importance of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) continues to grow. A procurement professional I recently spoke to said “it’s coming at us thick and fast, so we’ve got to be ready for it.” Source: IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Supply Chain 2022 Predictions — APEJ Implications. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Check out What is Virtual Procurement and Why Should You Care? Where is procurement, outsourcing, sourcing, supply chain, and purchasing going? Secondarily, we will include information from other procurement professionals and procurement firms about their experiences, what they forecast, and what they are seeing.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is by our great friend, Chuck Intrieri where he gives us a fantastic example of how Procurement and Suppliers can enhance Supplier Relations by navigating the "Battle of the Forms.". The question becomes, is there a contract at all, and if so, whose terms govern – the Buyers or the Suppliers?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 30, 2019

Procurement bridges the gap between product, internal stakeholders and customers. In order to support the weight of internal and external expectations, Procurement teams must be prepared to perform as a key value adder within an organization. Success is a product of the work done in the present.

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Jaggaer

MAY 7, 2019

Procurement in Banking also faces unique challenges due to the tough regulatory compliance environment that sets limits on how Banks can achieve goals like cutting costs. The bank’s Chief Procurement Officer may want to change vendor. Procurement’s Role in the Banking Industry. Banking is a unique industry in many respects.

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HICX Solutions

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The discussion focused on key findings from our recent Voice of the Supplier Survey and reactions to the results from an industry-insider perspective and a supplier point of view.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

If you have not yet tackled the question of ethics in procurement, now is a great time to start. It does not matter whether you are a procurement professional, internal customer, external customer, senior executive, or supplier. Procurement is what sets entire supply chains and their organisations in motion.

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SupplyShift

APRIL 13, 2021

SupplyShift takes a look at three ways that supply chain professionals can drive sustainability through procurement practices. This, in light of recent global issues and advancements, is the perfect time for professionals to normalize sustainable procurement practices. What do we mean by “sustainable procurement practices?”

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SupplyShift

APRIL 13, 2021

SupplyShift takes a look at three ways that supply chain professionals can drive sustainability through procurement practices. This, in light of recent global issues and advancements, is the perfect time for professionals to normalize sustainable procurement practices. What do we mean by “sustainable procurement practices?”.

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Logility

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Participating with me were Matt Smith (SVP Supply Chain at Westrock Coffee Company ), Angie Slaughter (VP of Sustainability, Logistics, SVC and Capabilities Procurement at Anheuser-Busch ) and Mark Schissel (COO at Herbalife Nutrition ). I added that ‘data is the new oil’, and all companies need to focus on data governance and reduce latency.

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ivalua

APRIL 23, 2020

Like every industry Procurement & Supply Chain software vendors are having to find new approaches in the pandemic world, and firms are coming up with ways of holding events virtually, some of which work better than others. The May 5 th programme is open to everyone, while the 6 th is limited to current Ivalua customers. .

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Precoro

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Regardless of size or industry, every organization relies on procurement to achieve its objectives and stimulate growth. Procurement, the art of acquiring goods and services, is not just an option but a fundamental requirement for businesses to function smoothly. What is a Procurement Contract?

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NC State SCRC

JULY 5, 2019

Procurement analytics, which supports decision making in procurement management, typically handles problems and decisions that are related to cost reduction, supplier management, cost modeling, procurement-led innovation, market strategies, supply chain risk, and stakeholder value improvement (Handfield, Jeong, and Choi 2019).

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Check out Procurement Report Card: Most Executives Think Procurement Isn’t Strategic Enough! Looking back on the training process, our research, strategy, implementation and evaluation methods closely mirrored supplier relationship management and procurement management. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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NC State SCRC

JUNE 24, 2020

I was recently involved in a research discussion with Chris Yukins of George WAshington University’s Law School’s Government Procurement Program, and Thomas Kull from Arizona State University, exploring the impact of the rise of electronic marketplaces in government procurement. GSA will receive a.75

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Claritum

MAY 12, 2019

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Technologies and Procurement Table. There are a lot of articles around on what Procurement needs to do; how Procurement needs to change; and how technology will fundamentally change Procurement. 2 Technologies and Procurement Table. Virtual Procurement Agents.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

From just being environmentally friendly, it has become a holistic framework that encompasses the environment, social and corporate governance. The overarching rule that all actions taken are meant to meet the needs of the present society without compromising future generations’ ability to meet their own needs, is a key driver.

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Resilinc

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Enterprise Risk Management is important because risks are ever-present and require the strong governance of an executive leadership team to make significant, strategic changes that build a culture of resilience. However, supply chain risk management overlaps with ERM since supply chain risks often run much deeper than procurement.

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HICX Solutions

JUNE 12, 2023

In this episode of the Supplier Experience Live podcast, we spoke with Yash Rai , Vice President, Procurement and Supply Chain Solutions at The Smart Cube. Yash has over 14 years of experience working in the procurement domain. Whether it’s Source to Pay (S2P), Procure to Pay (P2P), those kinds of technologies and tools.”  

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Precoro

DECEMBER 11, 2023

As part of the larger procurement process, sourcing involves finding and evaluating suppliers for goods or services that need to be purchased. Strategic sourcing involves the meticulous evaluation of suppliers and the overall procurement process to extract maximum value from both. Create a purchasing process.

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Taulia

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

This was a timely event – displaying some of the most critical challenges modern supply chains present when times of crisis hit. Potential supply-side catastrophes aren’t the only challenge that global supply chains present, though. Understanding global supply chain challenges. The first step is to build your knowledge.

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Synovos

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The report, based on a global survey of indirect procurement professionals, reveals that 82% of respondents regard inflation as a major challenge over the next 12 months. Build Strong Relationships with Suppliers What tactics can indirect procurement professionals use to help them manage these various crises?

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AIMMS

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

RFIs tend to work well for certain industries (like government) or for purchasing equipment and industrial assets, bu t t hey often fall short in helping supply chain teams select a new software vendor. Procurement then pulls together a summary file with the vendors’ different scores for the supply chain decision maker to evaluate.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

The Ivalua team will be returning to eWorld Procurement & Supply in London. Come and visit us on our Booth and we will also shortly announce our presentation slot. Attend this presentation to learn: How to motivate and collaborate with suppliers. Why is it important to put the sparkle back into your Supplier Relationships?

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NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 21, 2016

I had the opportunity to attend a number of exciting events on procurement analytics in the last month. First, I attended a CAPS Research event in RTP on Procurement Analytics, held right down the road at IBM headquarters. Next, I attended a second CAPS Research Roundtable held in Tempe, AZ. What is emerging is certainly impressive.

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